Southern Screens by Margaret Cameron.
Screen painting, first seen on windows and doors of homes in Baltimore, Maryland, has come to be known as just that "Baltimore Screens". This art form is totally new to the South, requiring great patience and skill. Margaret, being a 'Southern Lady' and a Cumming, Georgia resident is just the one to expand this art form and has chosen the name "Southern Screens" to represent this portion of her artistic portfolio. Margaret has already been widely recognized for her work in acrylics, oils, photography, soft sculptue, murals, and interior design A magazine article several years ago was her means of discovering this art form.
Baltimore Screens
...had their origin in 1913 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, as a way to 'advertise' what was sold in the store. Soon it became apparant that the screens also provided a measure of privacy. From the outside, one could see the paintings on the screens but from within, a clear view was available to the outside. Soon everyone wanted them for their homes. They provided a nice decorative picture yet provided a measure of privacy.
Practical Art for the home - or just because........
Use the screens as they were originally intended - as a screen door, or use them as art. Decorate your walls. Create dividers. Use them as seasonal focal points. Use your imagination for many more interesting applications.
Visit the site to learn more about Baltimore screens and to learn more about Margaret and her lovely works of art!
You might find something you like.
Enjoy!